Wildlife Biologist Specialist 2 (13) - Deer, Elk, and Moose Specialist
Wildlife Biologist Specialist 2 (13) - Deer, Elk, Moose Specialist
Salary
$33.13 - $48.66 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-25-WILD-055
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
03/18/2025
Closing Date
4/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job Description
Serves as the statewide management specialist for cervid species, including free-ranging white-tailed deer, elk, and moose. Coordinates a complex program to develop regulation recommendations, policies, and strategies for the successful management of these highly valued species within a controversial and highly scrutinized public arena. Responsible for gathering and synthesizing regional recommendations for harvest regulations and for developing final harvest regulation recommendations that are consistent with present and future direction of deer, elk, and moose management. Serves as the technical advisor for stakeholder engagement regarding the deer, elk, and moose program, associated regulations, and management plans. Serves as the technical advisor for deer, elk and moose management fostering strong working relationships while working with tribal governments, governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies, the Legislature, and Natural Resources Commission. Responsible for developing and revising deer, elk, and moose management plans by coordinating internal and external engagement and ensuring these plans are completed and approved. Provides guidance on the implementation of habitat management for deer, elk, and moose statewide. Responsible for developing programs, policies, and procedures on human-wildlife conflicts related to deer, elk, and moose while assisting in their implementation. Represents management interests in discussions regarding cervid health. Works closely with staff, including representatives from Policy and Regulations, Planning and Adaptation, Sustainable Populations, Wildlife Health, Research, and Program Support, in addition to Field Regions to identify and respond to cervid management challenges, including, but not limited to, population density issues, management regions and approach, disease detection and spread, data management, etc.
Position Description (Download PDF reader)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in natural resource science or biological science with at least 8 semester (12 term) credits in wildlife biology and 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: botany, ecology, ecosystem management, entomology, natural resources GIS applications, mammalogy, ornithology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, human dimensions of fish and wildlife management, evolutionary biology, forest resources, environmental science, or natural resources law and policy.
Experience
Four years of professional experience as a Wildlife Biologist, including two years equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist P11 or Research Biologist P11 in wildlife research, or one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 12 or Research Biologist 12 in wildlife research.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach proof of current enrollment, a resume, three references, and a cover letter. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/W/WildlifeBiologySpecialist.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Accommodations
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers